Interim Assistant Legal Counsel
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £350 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | TW20 0EX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | BBS Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBs/ Surrey |
Summary
BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.
We are currently recruiting for an Interim Assistant legal Counsel for our client based in Egham, Surrey.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide practical contract support to the Legal and Compliance team, assisting with the preparation, review, administration and coordination of contracts. The role will support Legal and Compliance staff to ensure contracts are managed efficiently, consistently, and in line with university policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities for Interim Assistant Legal Counsel:
• To draft, review and negotiate a range of contracts across different departments within the university including procurement, partnerships and estates.
• To advise on the risks associated with draft contract terms, options available and to lead on contract negotiations as required.
• Maintain accurate contract records and register of the agreements.
• Liaise with academic, professional services to assist in progressing contract matters efficiently.
• To undertake legal research as required, and to monitor legal, regulatory and sector-specific developments and advise on their potential impact on the University.
• To manage relationships with internal stakeholder clients, and external contacts, maintaining the good reputation of the University’s legal services function and delivering an excellent level of service.
Any other duties as may reasonably be requested.
• The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the University. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by their manager.
• The post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Royal Holloway is conducted.
Working Hours for Assistant Legal Counsel: 3 days/21 hours per week, 1 day per week (Wednesday – day is non-negotiable) in office with Legal team
Requirements of Assistant legal Counsel:
• Minimum of 1-year Post-Qualified Experience, gained within general contract law
• Contract / Key Information Document
• Criminal Convictions Declaration